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Effects Of Different Nitrogen Supply Forms On The Growth And Quality Of Seashore Paspalum (Paspalum Vaginatum Sw.), Herong Guo, J. J. Wang, X. L. Lu Jan 2021

Effects Of Different Nitrogen Supply Forms On The Growth And Quality Of Seashore Paspalum (Paspalum Vaginatum Sw.), Herong Guo, J. J. Wang, X. L. Lu

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.


Linking Genes To Traits In Fungi, A. L. Romero-Olivares, Eric W. Morrison, A. Pringle, Serita D. Frey Jan 2021

Linking Genes To Traits In Fungi, A. L. Romero-Olivares, Eric W. Morrison, A. Pringle, Serita D. Frey

Faculty Publications

Fungi are mediators of the nitrogen and carbon cycles in terrestrial ecosystems. Examining how nitrogen uptake and organic matter decomposition potential differs in fungi can provide insight into the underlying mechanisms driving fungal ecological processes and ecosystem functioning. In this study, we assessed the frequency of genes encoding for specific enzymes that facilitate nitrogen uptake and organic matter decomposition in 879 fungal genomes with fungal taxa grouped into trait-based categories. Our linked gene-trait data approach revealed that gene frequencies vary across and within trait-based groups and that trait-based categories differ in trait space. We present two examples of how this …


Beef Cattle Performance In A Silvopastoral System In Brazilian Cerrado, R. Garcia, F. S. Bernardino, J. C. L. Neves, R. G. Tonucci, K. F. Gobbi Jan 2021

Beef Cattle Performance In A Silvopastoral System In Brazilian Cerrado, R. Garcia, F. S. Bernardino, J. C. L. Neves, R. G. Tonucci, K. F. Gobbi

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.


Alleviating Poverty And Managing Natural Resources Through Integrated Crop‐Livestock Systems Research In Western China, William D. Bellotti, Z. B. Nan, Y. Y. Shen, F. J. Hou, S. Pain, Lihua Li, Xiaoyan Wang Jan 2021

Alleviating Poverty And Managing Natural Resources Through Integrated Crop‐Livestock Systems Research In Western China, William D. Bellotti, Z. B. Nan, Y. Y. Shen, F. J. Hou, S. Pain, Lihua Li, Xiaoyan Wang

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.


Simulating Options For Managing Seasonal And Annual Variations In Feed Supply Of Mixed Crop/Livestock Systems In Sub‐Tropical Australia, Lindsay W. Bell Jan 2021

Simulating Options For Managing Seasonal And Annual Variations In Feed Supply Of Mixed Crop/Livestock Systems In Sub‐Tropical Australia, Lindsay W. Bell

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.


Intake And Nutritional Value Of Brachiaria Brizantha Cv. Marandu In A Silvopastoral System, Rogerio M. Mauricio, N. M. Rodriguz, L. F. Sousa, E. O. S. Saliba, L. C. Gonçalves, G. R. Moreira Jan 2021

Intake And Nutritional Value Of Brachiaria Brizantha Cv. Marandu In A Silvopastoral System, Rogerio M. Mauricio, N. M. Rodriguz, L. F. Sousa, E. O. S. Saliba, L. C. Gonçalves, G. R. Moreira

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.


Traditional Uses Of Wild Grasses Amongst Three Kenyan Farming Communities, N. M. Nganga, F. N. Muyekho, Z. R. Khan, R. S. Copeland Jan 2021

Traditional Uses Of Wild Grasses Amongst Three Kenyan Farming Communities, N. M. Nganga, F. N. Muyekho, Z. R. Khan, R. S. Copeland

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.


Latest Developments In Turfgrass Research, Robert C. Shearman Jan 2021

Latest Developments In Turfgrass Research, Robert C. Shearman

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.


Provision Of Turf Surfaces For Major Football Stadiums In Europe: Environmental Issues And Design Criteria, Stephen W. Baker Jan 2021

Provision Of Turf Surfaces For Major Football Stadiums In Europe: Environmental Issues And Design Criteria, Stephen W. Baker

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.


Integrating Forage Into Traditional Farming System In The Western Loess Plateau, China--Challenges, Constraints And The Future, Yuying Shen, Murray Unkovich, Zhibiao Nan Jan 2021

Integrating Forage Into Traditional Farming System In The Western Loess Plateau, China--Challenges, Constraints And The Future, Yuying Shen, Murray Unkovich, Zhibiao Nan

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.


West African Dwarf Goat Milk Production And Composition Under Semi Intensive Management In Cameroon During The Dry Season, B. Boukila, E. Tedonkeng Pamo, F. A. Fonteh, F. Tendonkeng Jan 2021

West African Dwarf Goat Milk Production And Composition Under Semi Intensive Management In Cameroon During The Dry Season, B. Boukila, E. Tedonkeng Pamo, F. A. Fonteh, F. Tendonkeng

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.


Seasonal Changes In Nutrient Intake Of Grazing Beef Cows On An Alpine Pasture In Japan, Masato Yayota, M. Nakano, R. Tamai, Shigeru Ohtani Jan 2021

Seasonal Changes In Nutrient Intake Of Grazing Beef Cows On An Alpine Pasture In Japan, Masato Yayota, M. Nakano, R. Tamai, Shigeru Ohtani

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.


Effects Of Concentrate Supplement On Intake And Weight Gain Of Grazing Lambs, Xiaoqing Zhang, Yanmei Jin, Risu Na, Qizhong Sun Jan 2021

Effects Of Concentrate Supplement On Intake And Weight Gain Of Grazing Lambs, Xiaoqing Zhang, Yanmei Jin, Risu Na, Qizhong Sun

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.


Indicators And Characteristics Of Degenerated Grassland In China, Fengxia Li, Ting Gao, Jianning Zhu Jan 2021

Indicators And Characteristics Of Degenerated Grassland In China, Fengxia Li, Ting Gao, Jianning Zhu

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.


Study On Ecological Restoration To Degenerated Leymus Chinensis Rasture, Zhijian Yan, Li Gao Jan 2021

Study On Ecological Restoration To Degenerated Leymus Chinensis Rasture, Zhijian Yan, Li Gao

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.


Concentrate With Different Protein Sources For Sheep Grazing Tifton 85 Pasture, S. R. B. Azevedo, P. R. C. Lins, Tadeu V. Voltolini, J. N. Moreira, D. M. Nogueira, R. D. Dos Santos Jan 2021

Concentrate With Different Protein Sources For Sheep Grazing Tifton 85 Pasture, S. R. B. Azevedo, P. R. C. Lins, Tadeu V. Voltolini, J. N. Moreira, D. M. Nogueira, R. D. Dos Santos

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.


Rangeland Management And Livestock Production System In Changthang, Ladakh India, Phunchok Jan 2021

Rangeland Management And Livestock Production System In Changthang, Ladakh India, Phunchok

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.


Study On The Characteristics Of Yak Meat In Different Domestic Types And Semi‐Wild Yak In Qinghai Plateau, X. L. Luo, Z. B. Tong, Z. J. Ma, Y. H. Ma Jan 2021

Study On The Characteristics Of Yak Meat In Different Domestic Types And Semi‐Wild Yak In Qinghai Plateau, X. L. Luo, Z. B. Tong, Z. J. Ma, Y. H. Ma

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.


A New Probe Into The Calculating Method Of The Pasture Ecological Livestock Capability, Hongquan Li, Gang Liu Jan 2021

A New Probe Into The Calculating Method Of The Pasture Ecological Livestock Capability, Hongquan Li, Gang Liu

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.


Identifying And Solving Mineral Deficiencies In Sheep And Goats In Inner Mongolia, Adrian Williams, Dunyuan Hao Jan 2021

Identifying And Solving Mineral Deficiencies In Sheep And Goats In Inner Mongolia, Adrian Williams, Dunyuan Hao

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.


Moving Beyond ‘More Crop Per Drop’: Insights From Two Decades Of Research On Agricultural Water Productivity, Meredith Giordano, Susanne M. Scheierling, David O. Tréguer, Hugh Turral, Peter G. Mccornick Jan 2021

Moving Beyond ‘More Crop Per Drop’: Insights From Two Decades Of Research On Agricultural Water Productivity, Meredith Giordano, Susanne M. Scheierling, David O. Tréguer, Hugh Turral, Peter G. Mccornick

Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute: Faculty Publications

Concern over increasing water scarcity has led to the introduction of the concept of agricultural water productivity and an emphasis on interventions to achieve ‘more crop per drop’. Yet, a strong debate continues on how the concept is to be defined and used. Drawing largely from the irrigation literature, the origins of the concept and its methodological developments are reviewed, and its use in applied work over two decades is discussed. Based on this analysis of conceptual and applied research, key insights into the concept’s contributions and limitations are presented, as well as opportunities for further refinements.


The Effects Of Saline Soil On Microbiome And The Isolation Of Root-Associated Microbes To Relieve Salinity Stress, Duncan Jakubowski Jan 2021

The Effects Of Saline Soil On Microbiome And The Isolation Of Root-Associated Microbes To Relieve Salinity Stress, Duncan Jakubowski

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Increasing levels of salinity in once-viable lands for crop production is a serious and growing problem in the Northern Great Plains. The objectives of this study were to determine the effects of saline soil on the microbial composition of plant roots and bulk soil, to measure metabolic changes in plant roots from saline soil, to determine the viability of root-associated microbes as inoculants to increase stress tolerance in plants, as well as determine the impact of saline soil on nitrogen cycling genes linked to greenhouse gas production. This study hypothesizes that high soil salinity levels have a significant impact on …


Adequately Reflecting The Severity Of Tropical Cyclones Using The New Tropical Cyclone Severity Scale, Nadia Bloemendaal, Hans De Moel, Jantsje M. Mol, Priscilla R.M. Bosma, Amy Polen, Jennifer M. Collins Jan 2021

Adequately Reflecting The Severity Of Tropical Cyclones Using The New Tropical Cyclone Severity Scale, Nadia Bloemendaal, Hans De Moel, Jantsje M. Mol, Priscilla R.M. Bosma, Amy Polen, Jennifer M. Collins

School of Geosciences Faculty and Staff Publications

For decades, meteorologists and governments have been warning communities in coastal areas for an imminent tropical cyclone (TC) using the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale (SSHWS). The SSHWS categorizes a TC based on its maximum wind speed, and is used in defining evacuation strategies and humanitarian response. However, the SSHWS considers only the wind hazard of a TC, whereas a TC can also cause severe conditions through its high storm surges and extreme rainfall, triggering coastal and inland flooding. Consequently, the SSHWS fails to mirror the TC's total severity. This becomes evident when looking at past events such as Hurricane Harvey …


Use Of Geothermal Fluid For Agricultural Irrigation: Preliminary Studies In Balçova-Narlıdere Geothermal Field (Turkey), Mehmet Kami̇l Meri̇ç, Yasemi̇n Senem Kukul Kurttaş, Emrah Özçakal, Neri̇man Tuba Barlas, Hakan Çakici, Yakubu Abdullahi̇ Jarma, Nalan Kabay, Alper Baba Jan 2021

Use Of Geothermal Fluid For Agricultural Irrigation: Preliminary Studies In Balçova-Narlıdere Geothermal Field (Turkey), Mehmet Kami̇l Meri̇ç, Yasemi̇n Senem Kukul Kurttaş, Emrah Özçakal, Neri̇man Tuba Barlas, Hakan Çakici, Yakubu Abdullahi̇ Jarma, Nalan Kabay, Alper Baba

Turkish Journal of Earth Sciences

Balçova-Narlıdere Geothermal Field (BNGF) hosts the largest geothermal district heating system of Turkey and several geothermal wells used for district heating and thermal tourism activities. This study assesses the use of BNGF geothermal fluid for agricultural activities. The spent geothermal brine was treated using nanofiltration and reverse osmosis membranes on a pilot-scale membrane test system. The qualities of the product were evaluated in terms of agricultural irrigation integrated with the implemented innovative wireless sensor network. It is important to use geothermal fluid, which is consists of valuable minerals, for irrigation. But when using geothermal fluid in irrigation, the chemical composition …


The Role Of Symbiotic Algae In The Acclimatization Of Oculina Arbuscula To Ocean Acidification, Erin M. Arneson Jan 2021

The Role Of Symbiotic Algae In The Acclimatization Of Oculina Arbuscula To Ocean Acidification, Erin M. Arneson

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

Ocean acidification (OA) caused by CO2 emissions is projected to decrease seawater pH to 7.6 by 2100. Scleractinian corals are at risk because excess H+ in seawater binds to carbonate (CO32-), reducing its availability for CaCO3 skeletons. The energy demand for skeletal growth increases as pH decreases because corals must actively purge excess H+ from their seawater sourced calcifying fluid to maintain high calcification rates. In scleractinian corals it is hypothesized that photosynthesis by symbiotic algae is critical to meet this increased energy demand. To test this hypothesis, I conducted laboratory and field …


Socioeconomic Challenges Of California Strawberry Production And Disease Resistant Cultivars, Julie Guthman, Estelí Jiménez-Soto Jan 2021

Socioeconomic Challenges Of California Strawberry Production And Disease Resistant Cultivars, Julie Guthman, Estelí Jiménez-Soto

School of Geosciences Faculty and Staff Publications

Strawberries are the 4th highest grossing crop in California and supply 90% of US strawberries. But the industry's long reliance on the use of chemical fumigants to control soil disease, nematodes and weeds is being threatened by increased regulation of these fumigants, leading to urgent efforts to develop and test non-chemical alternatives to fumigation, such as disease resistant cultivars. Many of these technologies are promising ecologically, but making them economically viable for growers is more challenging, especially in light of the socioeconomic context of strawberry production in California that has created a state of lock-in for a sustainability transition. This …


Experiential Learning In Soil Science: Evaluating Soil Quality In South Wollo, Ethiopia, Melissa Allen, Martha Mamo, Shimelis Beyene, Teshome Regassa, Gandura O. Abagandura, Solomon Abreha, Anthony James Mucia, Tsegaye Tadesse Jan 2021

Experiential Learning In Soil Science: Evaluating Soil Quality In South Wollo, Ethiopia, Melissa Allen, Martha Mamo, Shimelis Beyene, Teshome Regassa, Gandura O. Abagandura, Solomon Abreha, Anthony James Mucia, Tsegaye Tadesse

National Drought Mitigation Center: Faculty Publications

This study abroad program provided an opportunity to enhance the international experience and research skills of University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) students within a multidisciplinary team’s research-education goal on improving food security in Ethiopia. The experiential study component of the project included preparatory sessions during the Fall 2015 Semester at the UNL followed by a four- to five-week fieldwork experience in Ethiopia. Teams from the UNL and an Ethiopian university participated in survey data collection and field soil evaluations from farms in the Gerado area of South Wollo, Ethiopia. Having students interact with farmers increased student self-confidence and enhanced their leadership …


Transmission Routes Of The Microbiome And Resistome From Manure To Soil And Lettuce, Yuepeng Sun, Daniel D. Snow, Harkamal Walia, Xu Li Jan 2021

Transmission Routes Of The Microbiome And Resistome From Manure To Soil And Lettuce, Yuepeng Sun, Daniel D. Snow, Harkamal Walia, Xu Li

Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute: Faculty Publications

The land application of animal manure can introduce manure microbiome and resistome to croplands where food crops are grown. The objective of this study was to characterize the microbiome and resistome on and in the leaves of lettuce grown in manured soil and identify the main transmission routes of microbes and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) from soil to the episphere and endosphere of lettuce. Shotgun metagenomic results show that manure application significantly altered the composition of the microbiome and resistome of surface soil. SourceTracker analyses indicate that manure and original soil were the main source of the microbiome and resistome …


Diversity And Taxonomy Of Malagasy Pygmy Hippopotamuses, Allison Shackelton Jan 2021

Diversity And Taxonomy Of Malagasy Pygmy Hippopotamuses, Allison Shackelton

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

Madagascar has many species of extinct megafauna, including up to three species of extinct hippopotamus. Subfossil hippo specimens have been found at sites across Madagascar, yet the number of species and taxonomic relationships of the extinct Malagasy pygmy hippopotamus are poorly understood. This thesis will analyze cranial and postcranial bones to improve our understanding of the diversity and taxonomy of Malagasy subfossil hippos, focusing on adults from Ampasambazimba and Tsaramody and juveniles from Ampasambazimba and Anjohibe. Measurements of the tibia and femur of adult specimens, which are used as diagnostic features in other studies, may not be accurate diagnostic features, …


The Development Of A Procedure For The Pxrf Analysis Of Soil Cation Exchange Capacity In Collaboration With Colorado Farmers, Claire E. Wineman Jan 2021

The Development Of A Procedure For The Pxrf Analysis Of Soil Cation Exchange Capacity In Collaboration With Colorado Farmers, Claire E. Wineman

Senior Independent Study Theses

Discrepancies between farmers’ and scientists’ knowledge systems and experiences have long prevented the success and mutual beneficiality of collaborative research efforts between these two groups. The development of agricultural technologies, such as portable X-ray fluorescence (PXRF) for the analysis of soil cation exchange capacity in the field, creates a promising overlap point for farmers and scientists to cooperatively study issues within their sociocultural context and with access to institutional resources. In this study, the generation of an in-field PXRF method in collaboration with Colorado farmers helps to provide a prospective model for scientists and farmers looking to use collaborative research …